Nevada City, CA – Nevada County Connects is offering free fares on all routes Thursday, July 2 and Saturday July 4, to help folks enjoy the High Sierra Music Festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds as well as the Fourth of July holiday!
Nevada County Connects will operate its normal schedules and routes, and all passengers can ride free of charge on July 2 and July 4. Route 3 – Grass Valley loop offers direct service to Brighton Street at Gate 8 of the fairgrounds at :08 after every hour from 7:08 a.m. – 7:08 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 8:08 a.m. – 4:08 p.m. on Saturday.
Nevada County Connects transit will not be operating on July 3 due to County observance of the July 4 holiday.
Bus route maps and schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider’s Guide at nevadacountyconnects.com. Riders can also call the Transit Services office at 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information.
Free fare days are funded by a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) air quality grant that provides public transit funding assistance for projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.
About Nevada County Connects
Nevada County Connects provides fixed-route bus service throughout Western Nevada County, serving cities, towns, and unincorporated areas. Celebrating over 50 years of service since 1975, Nevada County Connects offers modern, accessible transit options, including tap-to-pay fares and new electric buses. Riding the bus is always free for youth ages 6–17 and requires no passes or identification. The County’s transit system regularly hosts free fares days and shuttle opportunities for major community events.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a transit driver, please visit NevadaCountyCa.gov/Careers to check out current job openings.